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Wachen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Wachen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to watch", "to keep watch" or "to stay awake".
Essential properties of "wachen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: wachen
- Simple past: wachte
- Participle: gewacht
regularintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "wachen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To keep watch, to stay awake"
- Definition: "To be awake or vigilant, especially during the night."
- Translation(s): to watch, to keep watch, to stay awake, to be vigilant
- Synonym(s): überwachen, bewachen
- Antonym(s): schlafen
- Related word(s): Wächter, Wachsamkeit
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich muss heute Nacht wachen, damit nichts passiert.
- Die Soldaten wachen an der Grenze.
- Er wacht jede Nacht über seine Familie.